U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to the media during a news conference at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York, Dec. 18, 2015.
VOA: Kerry: Iran Nuclear Deal Nears; N. Korea Not ‘Unattended’
STATE DEPARTMENT — Secretary of State John Kerry says implementation of the Iran nuclear deal could be just “days away,” if “all goes well.”
He commented in a Thursday briefing in which he highlighted U.S. foreign policy progress over the past year and urged U.S. lawmakers to confirm key diplomatic nominations that have languished in the Senate.
Kerry said he spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who assured him that Iran intended to complete its obligations “as rapidly as possible.”
MIDDLE EAST
All-out war with Iran won't happen – Saudi Defense Minister. Saudi prince: War with Iran not going to happen.
Syria rebels warns U.N. 'pressure' will prolong war.
Syrians say world has forgotten them as winter sets in.
Turkish troops in Iraq repel IS attack. Erdogan says attempted Islamic State attack vindicates Iraq deployment.
Yemen war intensifies amid Saudi-Iran diplomatic standoff.
Rouhani races to implement nuclear deal with eye on Iran elections bounce.
Gunman in Tel Aviv shooting spree killed by Israeli police. Israeli police kill Arab citizen wanted over Tel Aviv shootings: source.
ASIA
Kerry blames China for 'failed' soft approach to N. Korea .
China, in rebuke, suggests U.S. worsened ties with North Korea.
Pressure grows on China to rein in North Korea; South launches propaganda barrage.
South Korea resumes anti-North broadcasts.
Russian diplomat says North Korea blast occurred 650 meters from previous nuclear test.
Pentagon 'concerned' after China lands 3 planes on disputed island.
Pakistan pledges to cooperate with Indian attack investigation.
Afghan peace talks aimed at bringing Taliban to negotiating table.
Gloom hangs over China’s economy amid market turmoil.
Giant Mao statue 'removed' from Henan village.
AFRICA
Ethiopian forces 'kill 140 Oromo protesters'.
Villagers charge Nigerian soldiers shot and killed a detained teacher and 2 middle-aged men.
Islamic State says Cairo attack was response to leader's call to target Jews. ISIL claims Cairo attack on Israeli tourists.
Central Africans urged to vote in presidential run-off. Former PMs to face off in C.A.R. runoff election.
Veteran jihadist seeks return of sharia law in north Mali: video.
South Sudan government and rebels reach agreement on transitional government. South Sudan rebels hail new power sharing deal.
Swiss missionary kidnapped a second time in Mali's Timbuktu.
EUROPE
Cologne attacks: 18 asylum seekers among 31 suspects.
Germany weighs deportations after sexual assaults.
Paris attacks suspect's 'hideout found' in Brussels. Fingerprint of Paris attacks fugitive and traces of explosives found in Brussels flat.
Turkish fighter jets violate Greek airspace over Aegean Sea… again.
Hungary PM flags veto of any EU sanctions against Poland.
Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Christmas.
European markets steady after Chinese shares gain.
'Mein Kampf' hits German bookshelves after 70 years.
AMERICAS
Obama defends gun control push at town hall, blames NRA for rising gun sales.
US economy adds 292,000 jobs in December.
Venezuela government steps up fight with opposition-led congress.
Venezuela's economic crisis worsens as oil prices fall.
Paraguay police raid Conmebol HQ near Asuncion.
Cuban dissidents leaving country amid shift in US policy.
Two Mideast refugees arrested on terror charges appearing in US courts. Two Middle East refugees arrested in U.S. on terrorism charges.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantánamo inmates down to 104 after Kuwaiti's release – with more to come.
US recruits tech leaders to help disrupt Islamic State group.
White House to talk terrorism with Apple, Facebook.
Islamic State member executes his mother in Syria - monitor.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil price and global stock markets recover as China boosts yuan.
Rare dime sells for $2M at Florida auction.
Saudi Arabia considers IPO for national oil group, Aramco.
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